In this issue: 7 Reasons to Stay Certified

Aug 2013

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Certifications are a great way to show your dedication to your career and technology but did you
know that its important to stay current and updated with your certifications. Vendor-specific certifications are often related to a product version, so when a newer version of the product is released,

7 Reasons to
Stay Certified

its important that you upgrade your certification to keep your skills up to date.
Why should you consider getting recertified?
In the IT field, its important to set yourself apart from the competition, and earning a certification
gives you instant credibility among your peers and potential employers.

Respect
and Recognition

Career
Enhancement

The presence of IT certifications on your resume demonstrates that you are dedicated and
able to keep up with change in the industry.
In a 2013 Prometric IT Certification Study, 76% of respondents say that IT Certifications offer a meaningful indication of job skills and knowledge.

In all career paths, there is always room for professional growth. Whether its a desire to
perform better, expand your skill set and knowledge base or increase your marketability.
In a 2013 Global Knowledge Report, 90% of respondents reported gaining new knowledge
that could be used in their existing position.

Pursuing and earning a certification presents you with the ability to learn new skills and you
may discover a few tricks to increase speed and efficiency in your current processes.

Productivity

Community
Membership

Salary

In a 2013 Prometric Study, 81% of respondents believe that IT certifications increase value
and productivity of staff.

Many accredited career industries maintain a community with the professionals of the field.
Achieving certification in a particular skill set gives you an instant in with other IT pros. In
some cases, you gain access to special forums and your contributions are treated with a little
extra respect due to the certification.
In a 2013 Prometric Study, 81% of respondents believe that IT certifications provide
knowledge that can be applied directly on the job.

Earning an IT certification can lead to a bigger paycheck, but even if that doesnt happen
right away, youve strengthened your position for future financial gain. Those who earned a
certification within the prior 5 years were more likely to see a salary increase than those who
had not been certified.
In a 2011 Global Knowledge Report, 66% of hiring managers believe that certifications have
an impact upon a new hires base salary.

Industry
Credibility

Stay Current

Employers and clients who havent worked with you before may need some reassurance. A
certification endorsed through an independent program can provide this reassurance.
In a 2013 Prometric Study, 80% of respondents believe that IT certifications demonstrate
competency to clients.

Certifications that are tied to particular technical areas, such as computer security or project
management will keep you on your technical toes, as they often lay out a continuing education path to help you stay current.
In a 2011 Global Knowledge Report, 55% of individuals who pursued training in 2011 did so
to prepare for certification or re-certify.

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Certification Updates
IBM is proud to announce the newest addition

Withdrawn on 08/31/2013

to the IBM certification portfolio

IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server Network

Deployment V6.1

IBM Smarter Cities Portfolio

IBM Certified Application Developer - Cram
V6.0.4.

IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Security and
Compliance V3
IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Data Center

IBM EMM portfolio

Management and Transformation V3

IBM Certified Implementation Professional Digital Analytics V9

IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Tivoli

Storage Management V3

As always, we encourage you to validate your

IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Tivoli

skills through certifications, and keep current

Storage Management V5

with the latest offerings.

IBM Certified Associate BPM Analyst - BPM Blueprint; WebSphere Lombardi Edition V7.1

New on 08/01/2013
IBM Certified Associate - Tivoli Monitoring V6.3
New on 08/07/2013
IBM Certified Implementation Professional - Digital Analytics V9

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